Murray Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $103K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 68 grants totaling $11K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$103K
+54.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$11K
-28.6% YoY
Grant Count
68
-11.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$168.941
-19.2% YoY
About Murray Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
Murray Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $103K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 68 grants totaling $11K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $103,136 | $66,604 | $37,878 |
| Revenue | $55,055 | $35,791 | $22,896 |
| Expenses | $11,488 | $16,092 | $15,280 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $11,488 | $16,092 | $15,280 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $5,791 | $341 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $2,172 | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Maine Gun Safety Coalition ($750), Williston Immanuel Church ($510), Greater Portland Landmarks ($500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope For Youth and Families Springfield, MA | donation | $350 |
| Historic Bethlehem Museums Bethlehem, PA | donation | $175 |
| Partners for World Health Portland, ME | donation | $300 |
| Maine Natural Resources Council Augusta, ME | donation | $100 |
| Johns Hopkins Medicine Baltimore, MD | donation | $100 |
| Williston Immanuel Church Portland, ME | donation | $510 |
| Portland Public Library Portland, ME | donation | $150 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA | donation | $100 |
| Moravian Historical Society Nazareth, PA | donation | $150 |
| Portland Symphony Orchestre Portland, ME | donation | $200 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Murray | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murray Charitable Trust?
Murray Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, ME. It holds $103K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Murray Charitable Trust?
As of 2024, Murray Charitable Trust holds $103K in total assets with $55K in annual revenue. It awarded 68 grants totaling $11K in 2024.
Where does Murray Charitable Trust operate?
Murray Charitable Trust has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont.
What size grants does Murray Charitable Trust award?
In 2024, Murray Charitable Trust awarded 68 grants totaling $11K — an average of about $168.941 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Murray Charitable Trust's EIN?
Murray Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6644211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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